This bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law that establishes an additional court fee for criminal cases in St. Mary Parish. Specifically, it mandates that a fee ranging from five to ten dollars be imposed on every defendant who is convicted after trial or pleads guilty in all courts within the parish. The revenue generated from this fee is designated solely for the operational costs of the coroner's office in St. Mary Parish.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the implementation of these new court fees is contingent upon a recommendation from the Judicial Council, which must confirm that the fees align with applicable guidelines before they can be imposed or collected. This ensures that the new fees are subject to oversight and approval, maintaining a level of accountability in the process.